Cost of living in Suwon is 9% lower than in Wonsan (without rent).
Rent in Suwon is 58% cheaper than in Wonsan.
Cost of living including rent in Suwon is 38% lower than in Wonsan.
Food in Suwon is 20% cheaper than in Wonsan.
Transport in Suwon is 13% more expensive than in Wonsan.
| Suwon | Wonsan | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Suwon | Wonsan | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.84 $ | 8.52 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 24.2 $ | 111 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.08 $ | 5.02 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.82 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.39 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.4 $ | 0.55 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.01 $ | 2.54 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.29 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.35 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.52 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.3 $ | 9.44 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.41 $ | 18.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.9 $ | 6.79 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.75 $ | 3.12 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.72 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.65 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.19 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.93 $ | 1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.64 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.72 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.1 $ | 6.85 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.33 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.39 $ | 2.83 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.1 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 43.7 $ | 47.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.23 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.42 $ | 19.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 22.1 $ | 14.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.7 $ | 3.59 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.92 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.37 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 4.14 $ | 4.46 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
73.2 $ | 80.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
113 $ | 125 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
17 $ | 55.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 272 $ | 786 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 642 $ | 1,573 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 411 $ | 863 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 809 $ | 3,108 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 13,362 $ | 1,504 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 7,225 $ | 858 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,748 $ | 408 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.77 % | 12.4 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 47.4 $ | 22.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.7 $ | 4.24 $ |
| Haircut | 5.55 $ | 4.09 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 84.7 $ | 63.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 46.6 $ | 29 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 152 $ | 102 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 22,854 $ | 3,322 $ |